Netflix Just Dropped The Trailer For Its New Crime Series & It Looks Terrifying (VIDEO)

“Is there a room here that somebody hasn’t died in?”
Managing Editor, Canada

Calling all true crime lovers! Netflix has dropped the trailer for its brand new series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.

The upcoming docuseries focuses on “LA's deadliest hotel” and explores the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, a 21-year-old B.C. student.

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Sharing the trailer on January 26, the streaming service quoted a hotel staff member from the video saying, “Is there a room here that somebody hasn’t died in?”

According to the two-minute clip, which provides an insight into the strange goings-on at the L.A. hotel, the location has been described as “hotel death” and “a place where serial killers let their hair down.”

In this series, the disappearance of Elisa Lam is explored, with those involved investigating her unusual behaviour in one of the hotel’s elevators.

In a newsletter shared with Narcity, Netflix revealed that the season will be the first in a new documentary series that “deconstructs the mythology and mystery surrounding infamous locations in contemporary crime.”

“Lam’s disappearance, the latest chapter in the hotel’s complex history, offers a chilling and captivating lens into one of LA’s most nefarious settings," reads the streaming service's message.

The new series will drop on Netflix Canada on February 10, 2021.*

Editor's Note: This article has been updated. 

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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